A “Testa di Donna” or Head of a Woman is a popular Renaissance subject, inspired by the art of antiquity, where the naturalistic depiction of faces emerged and developed.
This bronze bust of a lady reminds one of the animated faces of the Renaissance period, including the sketches of Leonardo da Vinci, depicting women in various moods.
The lady has her tresses tied in a head cloth, with hair peeping through it on her forehead. Her deep-set eyes are emotive, conveying a somber, contemplative emotion.
Despite her distant expressions, the youthful features of the lady convey beauty, which feels near, warming the gaze of the audience.
Sculpted in a rounded manner, the bust has a stamp and a signature, recreating the artist’s initials as they were engraved on classical bronzes of medieval Europe.
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